Colts vs. Patriots: 3 keys to victory in Week 5

On a short week, the Indianapolis Colts (1-3) take on the New England Patriots (2-2) at Gillette Stadium for a Thursday night showdown.

The Colts enter the road matchup as 10-point underdogs. They aren’t being given much love for this game, especially because of injuries at multiple positions.

Here are three keys to victory for the Colts in Week 5:

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Disrupt Tom Brady consistently

If there is one key to getting Brady off his game, it is hitting him constantly. Fortunately, Brady isn’t like the previous two quarterbacks the Colts have faced in that he won’t be able to escape from pressure with ease.

The Colts defensive line has been a stout unit when it comes to the pass rush in 2018. They rank first in the AFC and second in the NFL in sacks (17). Matt Eberflus’ attacking scheme certainly has paid off in that department to begin the season.

Brady can still make all of the throws even if his game has taken a slight dip. However, he can still carve up the Colts secondary with ease if there isn’t any pressure applied in the pocket.

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